A boom AB is supported in a horizontal position by a hinge A and a cable which runs from C over a

small pulley at D. Compute the tension T in the cable and the horizontal and vertical components of
the reaction at A. Neglect the size of the pulley at D.
 

Solution
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If the cable pulls the boom AB into a position at which it is inclined at 30° above the horizontal. The
loads remain vertical.
 
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Because θ = 60°, T is perpendicular to AB.

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The frame shown is supported in pivots at A and B. Each member weighs 5 kN/m. Compute the
horizontal reaction at A and the horizontal and vertical components of the reaction at B.
 

Solution
Length of DF

 
Weights of members

 
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The truss is supported on roller at A and hinge at B. Solve for the components of the reactions.

Solution

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Compute the total reactions at A and B for the truss shown
 

Solution

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The beam shown is supported by a hinge at A and a roller on a 1 to 2 slope at B. Determine the
resultant reactions at A and B.
 

Solution

 
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A pulley 4 ft in diameter and supporting a load 200 lb is mounted at B on a horizontal beam. The
beam is supported by a hinge at A and rollers at C. Neglecting the weight of the beam, determine
the reactions at A and C.
 

Solution
From FBD of pulley

 
 
From FBD of beam

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Compute the total reactions at A and B on the truss shown
 

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The cantilever truss shown is supported by a hinge at A and a strut BC. Determine the reactions at A
and B.
 

Solution
From right triangles ACD and ACB.

 
Notice also that triangle ABD is an equilateral triangle of sides 6 m.
 

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The uniform rod weighs 420 lb and has its center of gravity at G. Determine the tension in the cable
and the reactions at the smooth surfaces at A and B.
 

Solution
Distance AB

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